April 5, 2026 - Easter Sunrise
We start in darkness and silence. It reminds us of how the women who first went to the tomb in which Jesus was laid must have felt as they came to prepare his body for burial. Pastor Brian enters with the Christ candle.
The Procession of the Paschal Candle
Pastor: The light of Christ!
Cong: Thanks be to God!
Pastor: The light of Christ!
Cong: Thanks be to God!
Pastor: Welcome to this day of joyful celebration. Together let us worship God our Father, Jesus our Risen Lord, and the Holy Spirit our Comforter and Guide.
All: Amen.
Pastor: Christ is risen!
All: He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Anthem
Grace Notes
Opening Hymn
“Jesus Christ is Risen Today” #365 vs 1, 2, 4
Isaiah 65:17-25
Leader: For I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind.
Cong: Be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating, for I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy and its people as a delight.
Leader: I will rejoice in Jerusalem and delight in my people; no more shall the sound of weeping be heard in it or the cry of distress.
Cong: They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit.
Leader: Like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be,and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands.
Cong: Before they call I will answer, while they are yet speaking I will hear.
Leader: Christ is risen!
Cong: Christ is risen indeed!
Song of Praise
“Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” #836
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Pastor: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
Cong: And also with you.
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Prayer of the Day
Leader: God of mercy, we no longer look for Jesus among the dead, for he is alive and has become the Lord of life. Increase in our minds and hearts the risen life we share with you, and help us to grow as your people toward the fullness of eternal life, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. And all God’s children said loudly...Amen!
Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10
After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning and his clothing white as snow. For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.’ This is my message for you.” So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers and sisters to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”
The Gospel of the Lord...Thanks be to God!
Sermon
Song of the Day
“Crown Him with Many Crowns” #855 vs 1, 3, 4
Announcements
Offering
Anthem
St. Luke’s Chorale
Prayer
The Great Thanksgiving
Leader: The Lord be with you.
Cong: And also with you
Leader: Lift up your hearts.
Cong: We lift them to the Lord
Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
Cong: It is right to give our thanks and praise
Words of Institution
The Lord’s Prayer
Lamb of God
Setting One #112
Communion Hymn
“Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen” #377
Communion Blessing and Benediction
Closing Hymn
“I Know that my Redeemer Lives” #619 vs 1, 2, 4
Postlude
Ross Cowing
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Easter - PAC
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Prelude
“Alleluia” St. Luke’s Brass
Welcome
Leader: Welcome to this day of celebration. Together let us worship God our Father, Jesus our Risen Lord, and the Holy Spirit our Comforter and Guide.
All: Amen.
Leader: Christ is risen!
All: He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Opening Song
“Jesus Christ Is Risen Today (He Is Not Dead)”
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Isaiah 65:17-25
Leader: For I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind.
Cong: Be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating, for I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy and its people as a delight.
Leader: I will rejoice in Jerusalem and delight in my people; no more shall the sound of weeping be heard in it or the cry of distress.
Cong: They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit.
Leader: Like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be,and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands.
Cong: Before they call I will answer, while they are yet speaking I will hear.
Leader: Christ is risen!
Cong: Christ is risen indeed!
Song of Praise
“A Thousand Hallelujahs”
Pastor: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
Cong: And also with you.
Prayer of the Day
Leader: God of mercy, we no longer look for Jesus among the dead, for he is alive and has become the Lord of life. Increase in our minds and hearts the risen life we share with you, and help us to grow as your people toward the fullness of eternal life, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. And all God’s children said loudly...Amen!
Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10
After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning and his clothing white as snow. For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.’ This is my message for you.” So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers and sisters to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”
The Gospel of the Lord...Thanks be to God!
Message
Pastor Brian Ferguson
Song of the Day
“Open Up the Heavens”
Announcements
Offering
Anthem
“Benediction” - St. Luke’s Brass
Prayer
Words of Institution
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The Lord’s Prayer
Distribution
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Communion Songs
Anthem
David and Malia Huntsman
Song
“Goodness of God”
Song
“Because He Lives”
Communion Blessing
Benediction
Closing Song
“I Know That My Redeemer Lives”
Christ is risen!...He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Go in peace, serve the Lord!...Thanks be to God!
Postlude
“Achieved is the Glorious Work” - St. Luke’s Brass
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